**Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2014.**\n\nThe JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa is a beautiful and exclusive resort property located on a beach next to the Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course in Guanacaste. The property is set in lush gardens and offers authentic Costa-Rican styling with an appealing decor and elegant furnishings throughout the property. There are a range of excellent facilities available to guests including a huge, winding outdoor swimming pool which winds lazily through the grounds and over to the beach, perfect for cooling-off in during the day. There are loungers available for the sun seekers to work on their tan and a luxurious spa on-site offers a range of relaxing treatments and services for those seeking to fully indulge and unwind. There is also a fitness centre which is great for a holiday work-out and a kids club keeps the younger ones entertained during the day.\n\nEach of the rooms available are decorated in a traditional, luxurious Costa-Rican style with dark-wood furnishings and plush bedding. They come equipped with air-conditioning, sitting area, private marble bathroom, in-room safe, ironing set, writing desk, hairdryer, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, phone, Wi-Fi connectivity, 37 LCD TV with cable channels and also there is room service available at any hour for those seeking a cosy night or lazy morning in. Dining options on-site at this decadent resort include an authentic Italian eatery offering views of the Pacific Ocean, an award-winning buffet venue, a sophisticated steakhouse serving domestic beef cuts, an Asian-fusion restaurant and there are several bars where guests can recline with their drink of choice during the day or in the evening. \n\n*Official Rating 4.5** \n\n##Location\n The JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa is located in the beautiful Tamarindo area in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. This charming area boasts white-sand beaches and stunning scenery thanks to the surrounding mountains and national parks. Local activities include swimming, fishing and golfing in the beautiful sunshine and there are a selection of authentic restaurants in the nearby resort centre of Tamarindo where guests can enjoy fresh seafood. \n\n##Accomodation\n Each of the rooms available are decorated in a traditional, luxurious Costa-Rican style with dark-wood furnishings and plush bedding. They come equipped with air-conditioning, sitting area, private marble bathroom, in-room safe, ironing set, writing desk, hairdryer, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, phone, Wi-Fi connectivity, 37 LCD TV with cable channels and also there is room service available at any hour for those seeking a cosy night or lazy morning in. Certain amenities may be payable locally. \n\n##Eating and Drinking\n There are a number of restaurants and bars on-site where guests can enjoy a wide variety of food and drink including steaks, Asian cuisine, Italian and traditional Costa-Rican fare. \n\n##Swimming Pools\n There is an expansive swimming pool which winds throughout the resort for guests to enjoy.